Palais Bulles
Building

The Palais Bulles, Cannes, is a labyrinth of bubble-shaped buildings | © Remy Fay
A few minutes’ drive from Cannes’ town centre in neighbouring Théoule-sur-Mer, high in the hills overlooking the bay, is the quirky Palais Bulles (‘bubble house’). It was designed by architect Antti Lovag and is owned by French fashion designer Pierre Cardin. It’s a series of pink, circular buildings, running into one another, each with their own circular perspective on the bay beyond, and is a truly wonderful sight. It is still used for events in the fashion world – Dior held a show here – but it’s private property, so don’t show up without an invitation unless you can afford to rent it out.